[American Chemical Society](https://www.acs.org)

November 2026 | December 2026 | December 2027

$5,000 plus up to $2,500 for travel expenses (one-time award)

Recognizes creative and impactful research in nanochemistry by an investigator, honoring the legacy of Dr. Dong Qin.

This is a forecasted award; dates are projected and subject to change.

--- ## Description The Dong Qin ACS Award in Nanochemistry honors creative and impactful research by an investigator in the field of nanochemistry, broadly defined. Established in 2024 and supported by an endowed fund from Younan Xia, the award memorializes Dr. Dong Qin, a distinguished Professor of Materials Science and Engineering. The award aims to recognize significant achievements that advance the field of nanochemistry and is presented by the American Chemical Society as part of its National Awards program. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026: Nomination deadline (anticipated/projected) - December 2026: Nomination deadline (anticipated/projected) - December 2027: Nomination deadline for 2027 National Awards (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 cash award - Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the award presentation meeting --- ## Eligibility - Open to investigators in the field of nanochemistry, broadly defined - No restrictions based on race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, or educational background - Nominees do not need to be ACS members - Both domestic (U.S.) and international candidates are eligible --- ## Application Process - Nominations are submitted through the ACS National Awards portal - Required materials typically include: - A nomination letter highlighting the candidate's achievements - Curriculum vitae or résumé of the nominee - Supporting letters (as specified by the ACS National Awards guidelines) - For detailed nomination instructions, see the [ACS National Awards Nomination Guide](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - Review the [Selection Committee Rubric for the Dong Qin ACS Award in Nanochemistry](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/awards/national/national-award-rubrics/qin-rubric.xlsx) for evaluation criteria --- ## Additional Information - The award will be presented at an ACS national meeting - Supported by an endowed fund established by Younan Xia - The first award will be given in 2026 --- ## External Links - [Dong Qin ACS Award in Nanochemistry program page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/dong-qin-acs-award-in-nanochemistry.html) - [ACS National Awards Nomination Portal](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Selection Committee Rubric (XLSX)](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/awards/national/national-award-rubrics/qin-rubric.xlsx) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |------------------------|------------------------------------|------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards | [awards@acs.org](mailto:awards@acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA | ---

Dong Qin ACS Award in Nanochemistry - American Chemical Society

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